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Episode: 00170 Released on July 31, 2023 Description: This episode was generated by AI! Just kidding, but that was how the CEO of Consultalytics, LLC came up with her business’s name. Nicole McKendree joins us this week with stories about her time as a patrol officer then how she transitioned into an analyst. She discusses how she navigated through uncooperative record management systems (weird, right?) and how she uses her experience as an officer to know what would be helpful to include in a bulletin. She is an instructor for Police Technical. Nicole recently left her senior intelligence analyst position at the Arkansas State Police to run her consulting company, Consultalytics, LLC. 
CHALLENGE: There are Easter eggs in one of the tables of the Excel chapter that Jason wrote for the IACA textbook. First-person to email us at leapodcasts@gmail.com about what the Easter eggs are will receive a $50 gift card from us. Happy hunting!
Name Drops: Drew Dasher (00:04:24), Dallas Knight (01:05:39)
Public Service Announcements: Shawna Gibson (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-shawna-gibson-the-what-now-analyst/) Matt Zacharewicz (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-matt-zacharewicz-the-proactive-analyst/) 
Related Links: https://www.consultalytics.org/ https://www.fox16.com/news/watch-suspect-drives-away-in-patrol-car-after-attacking-deputies/ 
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Vendor(s) Mentioned: Penlink, Geotime, Cobwebs
Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-mckendree-b09545193/ 
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/c4ddz4/NicoleMcKendree_Transcript.pdf 
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
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00:00:17 – Introducing Nicole00:05:46 – Police Academy Story00:08:57 – Fighting a Much Larger Suspect00:14:46 – Administering NARCAN00:18:51 – Becoming an Analyst00:30:13 – Break:  Shawna Gibson & Matthew Zacharewicz00:30:53 – ABS:  Infant Kidnapping00:36:44 – Consultalytics 00:55:49 – Advice & Unpopular Opinion 01:05:39 – Personal Interests: Gamer01:09:33 – Words to the World

Episode: 00169 Released on July 24, 2023 Description: If we were to write a novel, a character will definitely be based on Peter – what an interesting fellow! In this episode, Peter shares his journey of becoming an analyst, and then to an analyst supervisor. Peter has badge stories revolved around what he thinks is the analyst's impact during an investigation at a real-time crime center (RTCC); having a civilian role during a law enforcement investigation really hits different! Peter discusses how he adapted to his new role as supervisor via promotion, and going from a coworker one day to "the boss." Peter is currently a crime analyst supervisor for the Capital Region Crime Analysis Center in Albany, NY. 
This episode contains the new segment "Don't Be That Supervisor;" got any tips or stories you'd like to share? Let us know via leapodcasts@gmail.com or on any of our social media accounts! Michele Snow (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-michele-snow-the-analyst-with-a-gun/) 
Ashely Hood (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-ashley-hood-analysts-and-the-hood/) 
Josie Blong (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-josie-mcneely-the-analyst-you-know/) 
Jessica Herbert (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-dr-jessica-herbert-idea-to-impact/) 
Kristen Burton (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-kristen-burton-the-community-connection-analyst/ 
CHALLENGE: There are Easter eggs in one of the tables of the Excel chapter that Jason wrote for the IACA textbook. First-person to email us at leapodcasts@gmail.com about what the Easter eggs are will receive a $50 gift card from us. Happy hunting!
Name Drops: Pam Miller (00:22:33)
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Related Links: https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/capital-region-crime-analysis-center-expanding https://www.albanyny.gov/348/Albany-Police 
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Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-africano-8672a2156
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vquah5/PeterAfricano_transcript.pdf 
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
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00:00:17 – Introducing Peter00:13:41 – ABS:  RTCC00:23:10 – Staffing Issues 00:28:20 – Supervising00:29:39 – Advice: ROI00:41:59 – Unpopular Opinion00:45:07 – Don’t Be That Supervisor 00:57:04 – Personal Interests: Golf01:01:59 – Words to the World

Episode: 00168 Released on July 17, 2023 Description: Dr. Andrew (Drew) Dasher joins us this week with how he transitioned from a sworn officer to a crime analyst, and the benefits it gave him from being on both sides. Drew shares two badge stories this episode, one of a bank robbery series and another of a sexual assault that was taking place in an apartment complex. Drew shares his perspective on the case as both an officer and an analyst, giving us a close look on what criminal investigations entail. Drew is currently a senior threat and risk analyst for the University of Texas Police at Houston. 
“Humping the call” has got to be one of the funniest phrases we’ve heard this year thus far. Do you have any funny phrases you’ve used or heard in law enforcement that you want to share with us? Feel free to comment on any of our social media platforms and/or YouTube channel. This episode also contains the everso funny segment Sh*t You Hear in the Office; as always, have one (or more) to share? Hit us up!~
Chris Hermann (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-chris-herrmann-beyond-the-dots/) Annette Shapiro (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-annette-shapiro-florida-woman/) Jonathan Sofley (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-jonathan-sofley-just-say-no/) Kristen Jacoby (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-kristen-jacoby-the-mile-high-analyst/) Jennifer Hill (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-jennifer-hill-going-above-beyond/) 
CHALLENGE: There are Easter eggs in one of the tables of the Excel chapter that Jason wrote for the IACA textbook. First-person to email us at leapodcasts@gmail.com about what the Easter eggs are will receive a $50 gift card from us. Happy hunting!
Name Drops: Tom Cassidy (00:38:22), David Cariens (00:56:31), Pam Miller (01:07:14) 
Public Service Announcements: Rhea Gerstenkorn (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/rhea-lyn-gerstenkorn-the-designated-survivor/)Jim Mallard (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-jim-mallard-the-analyst-in-the-shadows/) Related Links: https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/police-services/welcomehttps://www.lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/Policehttps://www.utph.org/https://www.ourdaughtersinternational.org/
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Contact: adasher@mdanderson.org 
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/34zk3d/AndrewDasher_transcript.pdf 
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
Podcast Researcher: 
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00:00:17 – Introducing Drew00:07:49 – From Streets to Office00:10:59 – ABS: Bank Robbery Series00:24:39 – ABS: Serial Rapist00:36:08 – Break: Rhea Gerstenkorn & Jim Mallard00:36:55 – Onto Lincoln00:45:07 – Threat Assessments 00:54:36 – Education Requirement 00:59:27 – Sh*t You Hear in the Office 01:08:03 – Personal Interests:  Amateur Radio & Scuba Diving01:13:40 – Words to the World

Episode: 00167 Released on July 10, 2023 Description: Jakob Lindergård-Bentzen joins us this week all the way from Denmark! In this episode, Jakob discusses how he started his career as an operational analyst for the NCI, Danish Police and his transition over to Europol, including intelligence-led investigations and training he was a part of. A decent chunk of this episode focuses on training and conferences – the benefits and what can be improved upon. Jakob is an expert in intelligence-led policing, providing numerous training across Europe. Jakob is currently the Programme Manager & Senior Advisor for the Danish Intelligence-led policing program / National Special Crime Unit (SCU).
CHALLENGE: There are Easter eggs in one of the tables of the Excel chapter that Jason wrote for the IACA textbook. First-person to email us at leapodcasts@gmail.com about what the Easter eggs are will receive a $50 gift card from us. Happy hunting!
Name Drops: Sam Steiner (00:01:13), Jerry Ratcliffe (numerous), Rachel Tuffin (00:03:52), Noam Chomsky (00:06:51), John Eck (00:41:20), Alex Murray (00:49:14), 
Public Service Announcements: Steve French (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/steve-french-%e2%80%93-one-compassionate-chap/)Rachel Carson (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-rachel-carson-the-math-nerd/)Related Links: https://www.crime-analysts.eu/ https://www.college.police.uk/https://www.amazon.com/s?k=noam+chomsky+books&sprefix=noam%2Caps%2C110&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_4 https://www.reducingcrime.com/chapter-4
Association(s) Mentioned: ECAC
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Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakob-linderg%C3%A5rd-bentzen-01b0a6155/ 
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ns8upr/Jakob_Linderg_rd-Bentzen_transcript5zx9c.pdf 
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
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00:00:17 – Introducing Jakob00:13:38 – From Officer to Analyst00:28:18 – Expectations of the Analyst00:29:36 – Break: Steve French & Rachel Carson00:30:48 – ILP00:34:36 – Training00:51:43 – ECAC Conference01:05:26 – Words to the World

Episode: 00166 Released on July 3, 2023 Description: Joining us from the beautiful Virgin Islands is our guest, Patricia Potter! In this episode, Patricia shares her experience as both a dispatcher and analyst on an island-based jurisdiction. Her badge story involves a burglary case committed by a known suspect where she quickly obtained buy-in and approval from both officers and leadership. Patricia also discusses the difference between working at a local police department and a fusion center (i.e., crime analysis vs intelligence analysis, quantitative vs qualitative). Patricia is currently a lead intelligence analyst at the Virgin Islands Fusion Center.
CHALLENGE: There are Easter eggs in one of the tables of the Excel chapter that Jason wrote for the IACA textbook. First-person to email us at leapodcasts@gmail.com about what the Easter eggs are will receive a $50 gift card from us. Happy hunting!
Name Drops: Curtis Griffin (00:04:39), Wayne Bryan (00:23:09)
Public Service Announcements: John Ng (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-john-ng-the-evidence-based-analyst/) Angela Becker-Hines (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/angela-backer-hines-the-certified-expert/) Related Links: http://www.vipd.gov.vi/ https://dpp.vi.gov/agency/virgin-islands-territorial-emergency-management-agency Association(s) Mentioned: IALEIA, IACA, Southern Shield
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Contact: U.S. Virgin Islands Fusion Center (Primary) – 340-776-3013
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/te6btu/PatriciaPotter_transcript.pdf 
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
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00:00:17 – Introducing Patricia00:14:19 – ABS: Burglary Series00:22:46 – Fusion Center00:25:06 – Break: John Ng & Angela Becker-Hines00:31:09 – ABS:  Transnational Threat Assessment 00:36:25 – IA vs CA: Contrasting Goals00:41:53 – Training00:48:27 – Personal Interests: Spear Fishing, Poetry, & Fashion00:53:41 – Words to the World

Episode: 00165 Released on June 26, 2023 Description: For over a decade, Pamela Miller has worked her way up from an administrative assistant to a criminal intelligence analyst with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. In this episode, Pamela discusses her career journey from a state agency to local agency, and advice she has for aspiring analysts. Pamela’s badge story pertains to a homicide investigation where the suspect fled across the continental US to escape. Pamela elaborates on defining moments in her career, including a comment regarding her education, which she shares her thoughts on. Pamela is currently a crime analyst with the City of Denton, TX.
This episode contains the popular segment, Favorite First Jobs. Nick Lootens (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-nick-lootens-the-data-origins-analyst/)Kelly Kimsey (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-kelly-kimsey-bram-stoker-s-analyst/) Tammy Michelson (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-tammy-michelson-the-human-trafficking-sme/) Amy Varela (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-amy-varela-the-sharing-analyst/) Charlie Giberti (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-charles-giberti-the-kingmaker/) 
CHALLENGE: There are Easter eggs in one of the tables of the Excel chapter that Jason wrote for the IACA textbook. First-person to email us at leapodcasts@gmail.com about what the Easter eggs are will receive a $50 gift card from us. Happy hunting!
Name Drops: Michel Bazzell (00:38:40), Steve Gottlieb (00:42:58), Annette Fajardo/Albert Mesa (00:47:15)
Public Service Announcements: Carolyn Cassidy (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/carolyn-cassidy-–-the-world-traveler/) Steve Gottlieb (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/steve-gottlieb-the-philanthropist/)Related Links:https://www.kansas.gov/kbi/ https://www.cityofdenton.com/361/Policehttps://www.ialeia.org/docs/Mike_Bazzell__LEIU___IALEIA-3.pdf https://www.dhs.gov/fema-approved-intelligence-analyst-training-courses
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Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-m-373693178/ 
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xub62n/PamelaMiller_transcript.pdf 
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
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00:00:17 – Introducing Pamela00:10:09 – ABS: Homicide & Testifying 00:22:23 – Denton PD: From State to Local00:28:30 – Break: Carolyn Cassidy & Steve Gottlieb 00:30:38 – Supporting Investigations00:34:38 – Advice & Master’s Degree00:39:41 – Unpopular Opinion00:42:48 – Favorite First Jobs00:50:27 – Personal Interests: Golf00:55:04 – Words to the World

Guest requested the episode be taken down due to current position.

Episode: 00163 Released on June 12, 2023 Description: Curious on how to transfer your analytical skills to Corporate America? Then this is the episode for you! In this week’s episode, Dallas Knight shares how she went from an officer and analyst in the US Army to Intel Analyst for the Las Vegas Metro PD to Sales Specialist at IBM to VP of Channel Sales & Client Success at Blue Light LLC where she is today. Dallas has a wealth of knowledge that she’s happy to share, including her work in addressing the drug epidemic in the Las Vegas Metro area, and how analytical skills work in the private sector. Dallas is a subject matter expert in high-level narcotic, financial, human trafficking, and other organized crimes investigations, and a master communicator. Dallas discusses how being vulnerable is not the same as being weak. As mentioned earlier, Dallas is currently the VP of Channel Sales & Client Success for Blue Light LLC, a tech company that has staff with a combined 100+ years of law enforcement and military knowledge and experience; she is also a soon-to-be author.   
CHALLENGE: There are Easter eggs in one of the tables of the Excel chapter that Jason wrote for the IACA textbook. First-person to email us at leapodcasts@gmail.com about what the Easter eggs are will receive a $50 gift card from us. Happy hunting!
Name Drops: 
Public Service Announcements: Dawn Reeby (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-dawn-reeby-the-ceo-analyst/) Jennifer Loper (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-jennifer-loper-the-junk-drawer/)
Related Links: https://bluelightllc.com/i-am-not-superwoman-im-an-intelligence-analyst-and-this-is-my-story/ Netflix Painkiller https://www.netflix.com/title/81095069 https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/crackdown-on-illegal-sales-of-painkillers-results-in-12-arrests/ https://post.nv.gov/Training/Opportunities/Nevada_High_Intensity_Drug_Trafficking_Area_(HIDTA)/ 
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Vendor(s) Mentioned: Blue Light LLC, I2, RFFlow
Contact: dallas.knight@BlueLightLLC.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallasrknight/ 
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/8k2692/DallasKnight_transcript.pdf 
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
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Theme Song: Written and Recorded by The Rough & Tumble. Find more of their music at www.theroughandtumble.com.
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00:00:17 – Introducing Dallas00:08:34 – ABS:  Oxy Case00:21:13 – Boston Connection00:32:37 – Break: Dawn Reeby, Jennifer Loper, & Those That Help00:34:56 – Transitioning to IBM  00:42:38 – I2 Complaint00:49:06 – Givin' the Blue Light  00:55:22 – Personal Interests: Horses & Barrel Racing01:01:12 – Combat Journal to be Published01:11:12 – Words to the World

Episode: 00162 Released on June 5, 2023 Description: A true hero to emergency services – Patrick Servey has been a dispatcher for both police and fire, a firefighter, and of course, a crime analyst. In this episode, Patrick discusses the transferable skills from each position he’s held, and how it makes him an effective analyst. His badge story involves helping to highlight a resource that led to the location of a rape suspect. Patrick also emphasizes the need for analysts to have a consortium of resources, and for them to be a resource themselves to others. Patrick is currently a crime analyst for the High Point Police Department. 
CHALLENGE: There are Easter eggs in one of the tables of the Excel chapter that Jason wrote for the IACA textbook. First-person to email us at leapodcasts@gmail.com about what the Easter eggs are will receive a $50 gift card from us. Happy hunting!
Name Drops: Seth Potts (00:24:48)
Public Service Announcements: Shawn Fisher (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/shawn-fisher-the-geographer/) Michael Raney (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-michael-raney-think-outside-the-rms/) 
Related Links: https://www.oilcity.org/swift911 https://www.highpointnc.gov/2332/Police-Department Small Steps with Seth Potts:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqQ0bCMYfEp5-ma42q5SQVlwcFOMD5byv 
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Vendor(s) Mentioned: LexisNexis
Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-servey-771403171/ 
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/yr29gs/PatrickServey_transcript.pdf 
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
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00:00:17 – Introducing Patrick00:05:11 – Dispatching in a Larger Area00:10:26 – Memorable Calls00:16:05 – High Point Analyst00:22:28 – Break:  Shawn Fisher & Michael Raney00:22:57 – Accomplishments00:25:01 – ABS:  Teaching00:32:14 – Advice00:40:23 – Personal Interests:  Lawn Work00:45:04 – Words to the World
 

Episode: 00161 Released on May 29, 2023 Description: Another year, another 52 episodes to promote the law enforcement analysis profession. In this special anniversary episode, multiple members of our team discuss our experience working for the podcast, what would be beneficial at conferences, reactions to DBTA call-in segments, and what the future will hold; notable segments, among many, include Seth’s experience working on our YouTube series, Small Steps, and Alexis’s experience being a student in the law enforcement analysis field. This episode also contains an update on the Easter Egg challenge that has been ongoing for over a year! There were and are so many things to talk about in this profession that it was difficult to keep it to just one hour. What were your favorite moments this year? How have you grown professionally? Personally? We thank all our listeners and fans for your support and encouragement these past few years. We hope you have enjoyed our episodes as much as we’ve enjoyed making them, and that they have been helpful to you on your professional journey. We’d love to hear from you! Please reach out to us via email, YouTube comments section, or on any of our social media accounts with any thoughts, comments, or suggestions. We look forward to another year of recording the truly amazing work and stories that analysts do every day, and promoting the law enforcement analysis profession one episode at a time. Cheers!~
Jason, Mindy, Jen, Paige, Kathleen, Alexis, Seth, Alexander
CHALLENGE: There are Easter eggs in one of the tables of the Excel chapter that Jason wrote for the IACA textbook. First-person to email us at leapodcasts@gmail.com about what the Easter eggs are will receive a $50 gift card from us. Happy hunting!
Name Drops: Sean Bair (00:03:29), Sam Gwinn (00:16:14), Mike Winslow (00:33:32) 
Public Service Announcements:  None
Related Links:  None
Association(s) Mentioned: IALEIA, IACA, MARCAN
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Transcript: None
Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong
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Theme Song: Written and Recorded by The Rough & Tumble. Find more of their music at www.theroughandtumble.com.
Logo: Designed by Kyle McMullen. Please visit www.moderntype.com for any printable business forms and planners. 
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Podcast Twitter: @leapodcasts
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00:00:17 – Introducing The Episode00:03:50 – Mindy’s Memories00:08:05 – Seth’s Side00:14:54 – Alexis’s Angle 00:17:18 – Alex’s  Axiom00:20:25 – Conference Concepts00:49:50 – Don’t Be That Analyst 01:00:21 – Big Announcement 01:03:45 – Final Thoughts